Will I be charged for a small scratch on iPhone 17 Pro Max after an accidental drop?

Hi, today I accidentally dropped the iPhone 17 Pro Max and it only got a small scratch at the Machine store. Will I be charged?


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Posted on Jan 29, 2026 6:33 AM

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Posted on Jan 29, 2026 7:17 AM

Charged by who?

Is it not your own phone?

Are you borrowing it or leasing it?

Seems like there is some context missing here.


Unless you are beholden to return it in perfect condition or something to get a deposit back for instance, nobody is going to charge you for a scratch.


Apple won't repair or replace it though if it's just a minor issue with cosmetic damage either of that is what you are thinking.


If the above is not the case, then you would need to explain why you think someone may charge you.

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Jan 29, 2026 7:17 AM in response to Kecikcomel

Charged by who?

Is it not your own phone?

Are you borrowing it or leasing it?

Seems like there is some context missing here.


Unless you are beholden to return it in perfect condition or something to get a deposit back for instance, nobody is going to charge you for a scratch.


Apple won't repair or replace it though if it's just a minor issue with cosmetic damage either of that is what you are thinking.


If the above is not the case, then you would need to explain why you think someone may charge you.

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